Great changes have taken place in the incidence of thyroid diseases since the
implementation of universal salt iodization (USI). However, the high incidence of thyroid …

Background Iodine is an essential element for the biosynthesis of thyroid-stimulating
hormone (TSH). Both excessive and deficient iodine are major risk factors for thyroid …

Thyroid diseases (TD) can be induced by either deficient or excessive iodine intake.
Universal Salt Iodization (USI) program has been implemented in China since 1995, to …

Results: The median UIC was 130.7 μg/l in adults. Among the subjects, those with deficient
UIC levels were 34.4%. The prevalence of overt hyper-and hypothyroidism in the iodine …

Background Iodine, an essential nutrient, is the most important trace element in thyroid
hormone synthesis and maintenance of thyroid function. This study investigated the iodine …

Objectives Iodine is a critical trace element for the synthesis of thyroid-related hormones,
and either low or high iodine status can lead to thyroid dysfunction. This study aimed to …

Background: The goal of eliminating iodine deficiency worldwide was successfully achieved
in China after the implementation of a mandatory universal salt iodization program for the …

Objective To investigate the adult iodine nutrition and the prevalence of thyroid diseases in
Qinghai Province, and analyze the correlation between iodine and thyroid diseases, so as to …

Excessive iodine intake is known to induce hypothyroidism in people who have underlying
thyroid disorders. However, few studies have been performed on subjects with normal …

Context The prevalence of thyroid disease in China is on the rise, and this could be partly
associated with excessive iodine intake in some individuals; therefore, increased attention is …